POLITICS
Printing of all ballot papers required for HoR election completes
Printing of all ballot papers required for HoR election comp...
Managing Director of the Janak Education Material Centre Limited, Yadu Nath Poudel, shared that the JEMC completed its responsibility of printing ballot papers required for the election on Monday evening.
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Two held with 955 kilogrammes of marijuana
Two held with 955 kilogrammes of marijuana
Police have arrested both of them and impounded the vehicles. Further investigation into the case was underway.
Feb 17, 2026
WORLD
Trump to decide 'soon' on sending weapons to Taiwan
Trump to decide 'soon' on sending weapons to Taiwan
"I'm talking to him about it. We had a good conversation, and we'll make a determination pretty soon," Trump said, adding that he has a "good relationship" with the Chinese leader, whose country claims the self-ruled island of Taiwan as its territory.
Feb 17, 2026
POLITICS
Open border in Madhesh poses security concerns for election
Open border in Madhesh poses security concerns for election
The vehicle ran over Sub Inspector Yadav while attempting to stop a gang involved in liquor smuggling. Investigations revealed that five people, both Indian and Nepali, were involved in the incident.
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Simrik Air helicopter crash report public after three years, hover operation weakness cit...
Simrik Air helicopter crash report public after three years,...
The report cites weaknesses in hover operations as the main cause of the crash. It notes that the pilot’s assistant had not received adequate training or briefing on partial hover operations, contributing to the accident.
Feb 17, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 50 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 50 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
The central bank will raise the amount for a period of 89 days through an auction process. It has invited proposals from banks and financial institutions, with the auction scheduled to be held online on Tuesday at 3:00 pm.
Feb 17, 2026
WORLD
US and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
US and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Genev...
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to compel Iran to agree to constrain its nuclear program. Iran has said it would respond with an attack of its own. Trump has also threatened Iran over its deadly crackdown on recent nationwide protests.
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Air pollution rises in Kathmandu, public urged to stay cautious
Air pollution rises in Kathmandu, public urged to stay cauti...
According to the AQI, Kathmandu is currently the third most polluted city in the world, after Delhi (229 AQI) and Lahore (203 AQI).
Feb 17, 2026
WORLD
UK unemployment rises to five-year high of 5.2%: official
UK unemployment rises to five-year high of 5.2%: official
It was a slight increase from the 5.1 percent jobless rate seen in the three months to end-November, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
Feb 17, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal hands over USD 300,000 donation amount to Myanmar for reconstruction of Stone Inscri...
Nepal hands over USD 300,000 donation amount to Myanmar for...
As part of this support, Nepal has donated to Myanmar for the reconstruction of Stone Inscription House in the compound of Mahamuni Pagoda in Mandalay. The Pagoda was damaged by a devastating earthquake in March 2025.
Feb 17, 2026